As part of EW’s Rogue One cover reveal, we confirmed the Sith lord will be back at the height of his powers in the Dec. 16 film, which takes place just prior to the events of 1977’s original Star Wars.

Ever since Lucasfilm announced that the plot of its first stand-alone movie would focus on the Rebel warriors who staged a heist of plans for the first Death Star, fans knew – or at least seriously expected – that the most iconic villain in film history would return to the screen. If he didn’t…? The collective rage of the Star Wars fandom would probably Force-choke whoever nixed him.

Rogue One is a new kind of movie for Lucasfilm, a story that explores territory beyond the core “saga” films of the first three classic movies, George Lucas’ prequels, and the new trilogy that started with J.J. Abrams’ The Force Awakens and will continue in 2017 with director Rian Johnson’s Episode VIII. The next stand-alone film after Rogue One will be a young Han Solo story, coming out in 2018, which delves into the history of the captain of the Millennium Falcon long before he encounters Luke and Obi-Wan Kenobi in that cantina on Tatooine.

Lucasfilm has said the main difference between the features is that the “saga” films are focused mainly on the Skywalker family – but now we know that doesn’t mean Rogue One will be completely devoid of Skywalkers.

In her interview with EW, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy was asked about which characters from the original trilogy may turn up alongside the new heroes and villains.

After a momentary hesitation, Kennedy said: “I think we can talk about Vader…”

Those were the seven words fans wanted to hear.

SITH SENSE

At 85, James Earl Jones will also reprise his role as Vader’s foreboding voice, while a variety of large-framed performers will embody the character behind the mask. (David Prowse, now 80, was often inside the suit in the original trilogy.)

Jones has lately performed the character on episodes of Disney XD’s animated Star Wars: Rebels – but many actors have imitated the voice over the years for games, cartoons, and other products. Onscreen, however, there can be no substitute.

That leaves the question: How much Vader are we going to get? The answer – just a little bit. (That’s why there isn’t a new image of him, unfortunately.) Kennedy says Rogue One has to make careful use of Vader. “He will be in the movie sparingly,” she says. “But at a key, strategic moment, he’s going to loom large.”

EW also learned a little about Vader’s reputation in the galaxy at this point in the chronology, roughly 19 years after the events of Revenge of the Sith, when Anakin Skywalker lost most of his limbs and was horrifically burned in a battle with Obi-Wan, necessitating the life-sustaining armor he wears forever after. As Rogue One unfolds, Vader is still a background player in galactic politics.

Vader is the muscle. The fixer. And also… the breaker, when he needs to be.

The Empire’s grip on the galaxy is beginning to be pried open, and the Death Star is how Emperor Palpatine intends to maintain his dominion over the star systems rising up against him.

The Rebels are barely familiar with Vader. Even within the Empire, he is more legend than everyday presence. “Within the Rebellion, it’s not commonly spoken about,” says director Gareth Edwards. “Within the Empire, there is the culture of knowing of the existence of Darth Vader. There’s definitely an underlying feeling that there is a power – a dark power – available to the Empire and that if you overstep your mark, you will suffer the consequences.”

With the man in black as a background figure, that brings us to the central villain of Rogue One: a man in white.

VILLAIN VS. VILLAIN

The main antagonist of the story is Ben Mendelsohn’s Director Orson Krennic, an ambitious Imperial officer with Machiavellian tendencies who is eager to secure a place at the Emperor’s side. “There is a lot of palace intrigue going on in the Empire, with people conspiring to move up the ranks and sabotaging each other,” producer John Knoll says. “There’s not a lot of loyalty there.”

In other words, Krennic and Vader aren’t friends. They’re barely allies, and Krennic is understandably threatened by the Sith Lord. “Vader doesn’t really play by the rules,” says Kiri Hart, Lucasfilm’s chief of story development. “He’s present in the military structure, but he’s not beholden to it. He’s not accountable to anybody, really, except Palpatine.”

Hart believes Vader’s volatility in the original film is part of what made him memorable and unsettling, so that quality will also be coming back in Rogue One.

“When Tarkin says to Vader to ‘release him’ when he’s choking that guy, Vader does it, but not because he has to. He’s just willing to give Tarkin one in that moment,” she says, with a nervous laugh. “That’s part of what makes the reveal of the Emperor, even in a hologram in Episode V, so cool because you’re like, ‘Oh, wow. Here is the guy that Vader literally bends his knee to. What’s that all about?’”

That’s what Krennic is trying to figure out, too: How can he acquire that most-favored status? What is it between the Emperor and Vader that binds them?

Krennic is left with a lot of motivation to quash this Rebel strike force and keep the Empire’s Death Star plans from going awry.

He can feel Vader’s mechanical breath on his neck.

VADER’S FIRST DAY

With Lucas retired and stepping back from the creative process, this new slate of Star Wars films marks the first time that a generation of filmmakers who grew up as fans are taking over the official stories. Some, like Edwards, first started making up their own Star Wars tales as children with the help of their Kenner action figures.

Bringing back a key original character onscreen is sort of like one of those 3 3/4-inch figures becoming life-size.

When asked about his first day with Darth Vader, Edwards actually went way back. He recalled being a kid and going to the opening of a toy shop that featured a special celebrity guest – the dark lord himself. “When I got home, my mum encouraged me to tell a neighbor what I’d done that day, and I said, ‘Oh, yeah, I met Darth Vader.’ And the neighbor said, ‘The real one?’ I was like, ‘No, it was just an actor – the real one’s out in space.’”

While prepping to start Rogue One, Edwards’ first experience with the fallen Jedi came in the Fall of 2014 during a test shoot on the Starkiller Base set of The Force Awakens. They were experimenting with how best to light all that gleaming black armor in amongst the shimmering backdrop of Imperial-style architecture.

“He’s got more in common with lighting a car than a person, so we wanted to get it exactly right,” Edwards said. “We had the breathing sound just to inspire everyone. I just got massive goosebumps. I was so nervous to turn the corner and see him. You have to pinch yourself. Everyone became children again, so easy. You just go straight back to being a 4-year-old, like, in a heartbeat.”

He says that’s when a filmmaker becomes a fan again. “There’s all these rules about security on set, but I couldn’t help it,” Edwards says. “I got my phone out and started taking pictures of him, and pictures of me with him, because I felt like no one would ever believe that I’d met Darth Vader.”

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Manic Street Preachers are one of my favorite bands ever. Loved them since their first album.
And I have all of their CDs.
This song is so awesome, their anthem to Wales in Euro 2016 in France.

Manic Street Preachers are a Welsh rock band formed in 1986 in Blackwood, Wales and consisting of James Dean Bradfield (lead vocals, lead guitar), Nicky Wire (bass guitar, lyrics) and Sean Moore (drums, percussion). They are often colloquially known as "The Manics."

Not since 1958
When Brazil would make our hearts break
But now that France has arrived
It feels so good to be alive
Lets not forget Gary Speed
He wore his heart upon his sleeve
And if he is looking down
Then our love is all around

So Come on Ramsey
Lets set the world alight
When Gareth Bale plays
We can beat any side
So come on Wales
So come on Wales
With Ashley Williams
We can win any fight

Joe Jordan won with his hand
Russia was Giggsy's last chance
Paul Bodin's penalty miss
That 85 night was so tragic
But now the past is all gone
The future is ours to be won
You're just too good to be true
We can't take our eyes off you

So Come on Ramsey
Lets set the world alight
When Gareth Bale plays
We can beat any side
So come on Wales
So come on Wales
With Ashley Williams
We can win any fight

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Here they are more of the best Karaoke videos of James Corden with some famous music people.
Hope you like them. So cool and funny videos. Videos from 2016.

Chris Martin Carpool Karaoke

Published on 2 Feb 2016

Out for a drive, James Corden spots Chris Martin looking for a ride to San Francisco to perform with Coldplay in the Super Bowl 50 halftime show.

Elton John Carpool Karaoke

Published on 7 Feb 2016

James Corden asks Elton John to help him navigate Los Angeles on a rainy day while the two sing some of his songs, including a Lion King classic and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down On Me."

Demi Lovato & Nick Jonas Carpool Karaoke

Published on 16 May 2016

James gets a hand from his friends Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas for a ride to work, but not before the trio stops to make a few dollars on the sidewalk.

Broadway Carpool Karaoke ft. Hamilton & More

Published on 6 Jun 2016

With James Corden hosting the Tony Awards, he calls on Lin-Manuel Miranda, Audra McDonald, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Jane Krakowski to get him through New York traffic while they sing tunes from Hamilton, Les Misérables and other Broadway classics.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Carpool Karaoke

Published on 13 Jun 2016

James invites Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith and Josh Klinghoffer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to carpool around Los Angeles, which leads to a wrestling match and the debut of "Heemi Lheemey."

Here they are more of the best Karaoke videos of James Corden with some famous music people.
Hope you like them. So cool and funny videos. Videos from 2015.

Jennifer Hudson Carpool Karaoke

Published on 13 Apr 2015

James and Jennifer Hudson make the most of their drive to work singing a few classic tunes, stopping at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star and ordering from a drive-thru.

Stevie Wonder Carpool Karaoke

Published on 15 Sep 2015

James and music icon Stevie Wonder carpool through Los Angeles singing some of his classic songs and Stevie suggests he and James start a group called the Wondercats. Stevie Wonder’s 20 city tour "Songs In The Key Of Life Performance" will start Sept 30th in Montreal and end Nov 24th at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Stevie Wonder Carpool Karaoke OUTTAKES

Published on 7 Oct 2015

James Corden had such a good time with Stevie Wonder doing carpool karaoke he shared some of the moments that didn't make the original piece. Stevie Wonder’s 20-city tour "Songs In The Key Of Life Performance" runs through Nov 24th at New York’s Madison Square Garden.

Jason Derulo Carpool Karaoke

Published on 4 Nov 2015

James and Jason Derulo carpool through Los Angeles singing some of his hit songs before Jason gives James a dance tutorial and the two take over a star tour.

Carrie Underwood Carpool Karaoke

Published on 2 Dec 2015

James and Carrie Underwood carpool through Los Angeles singing some of her popular hits, and a Wham! classic, and the two make a stop for some cowboy boots, hats and vests.

Wednesday, June 01, 2016

This is the amazing video by Joker. A portuguese band that had 2 albuns in 1992 and 1994.
This song was like magic. I heard this a lot for sure in the 90s. Sad they are not here anymore with more rock music.
I saw them live one time in 1992/November/6 when they made the first part of Thunder and Extreme in the old Pavilhão Dramático de Cascais.

Going to paste here the story of the band Joker taken from Discogs Site:

Band from Cascais, Portugal, formed in the summer of 1990 by vocalist Tiago Gardner and keyboardist José Tavares. Joining them was drummer Eduardo Silva, bassist Hugo Granger, and guitarist Paulo Pereira. In September of the same year, the band played their first gig in Cascais. In December, after several concerts, the band entered the Tcha Tcha Tcha studios to record their first demo tape, titled "Demo '90", which included three tracks: "Little Suzie", "Bitten By The Snake" and "Burning With Desire". At the beginning of 1991, drummer Eduardo left the band and Bruno Ganger, Hugo's brother, replaced him. Between April and July the group played live eight times, between Lisbon and Cascais. The first contacts with management and the Polygram label began in April 1991. Luís Páscoa replaced Bruno Ganger on drums, and the band records another demo tape with 5 songs. In November 1992, their first full-length is released, "Ecstasy". In November 6th 1992, Joker opens for US band Extreme and UK group Thunder, at the Dramático in Cascais. The song "Easy Come And Go" reaches the national Top and the 12" EP "Easy Come And Go" is released. In 1993 the band played live all over the country, some discos like the News in Cascais, Alcântara-Mar in Lisbon, as well venues like Armazén 22, also in Lisbon and Pavilhão do Infante Sagres in Porto. The band leaves their Hard Rock roots to follow a more groove-oriented and mature sound on their 2nd album "Egg Nightmare", released in 1994. After the contract with Polygram the band disappeared.

Members:

Hugo Granger (Bass)

José Vasconcelos (Keyboards)

Luís Páscoa (Drums)

Paulo Ferreira (Guitars)

Tiago Gardner (Vocals)

Joker - Easy Come And Go

Hope you will love this awesome lyric.

Joker - Easy Come And Go

Easy Come Easy Go
Seems to me you want me to see
That you love me but baby
It already shows
No need for tears
No need for crying
All through these years
Of troubles and fears
Never once I though
We'd start all over again
And baby hold me one last time
Cause baby I'm letting you go this time
Easy Come And Go
Little should you know
Life ain't full of dreams
We're falling at the seems
Hoping you would see
It's not meant for me
This can no longer last
Easy Come Easy Go

Feel it come feel it go
Always on the edge
When something is wrong
Can't you see you and I
We were slipping away from the start
Yeah
And baby hold me one last time
No no no
Cause baby I'm letting you go this time
Easy Come And Go
Little should you know
Life ain't full of dreams
We're falling at the seems
Hoping you would see
It's not meant for me
Oh
Easy Come Easy Go

Easy Come And Go
Little should you know
Life ain't full of dreams
We're falling at the seems
Hoping you would see
It's not meant for me
This can no longer last
Easy Come and Go
Easy Come And Go
Little should you know
Little should you know
Life ain't full of dreams
We're falling at the seems
Oh baby you the seems
Oh baby
This can no longer
Easy Come Easy Go

Easy Come And Go
Little should you know
We're keep falling at the seems
Loving you loving you
Would see
It's not meant for me
Oh
Little should you know
Life ain't full of dreams
Easy Come Easy Go